What is the capacity of a standard CD-ROM? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the capacity of a standard CD-ROM?
A. 25 GB
B. 650-700 MB
C. 120 MB
D. 4.7 GB
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A standard CD-ROM holds about 650 to 700 MB of data (or 74-80 minutes of audio). DVD holds 4.7 GB, and Blu-ray 25 GB.

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Which type of memory uses capacitors to store data and needs periodic refreshing?
A. SRAM
B. Flash memory
C. ROM
D. DRAM

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DRAM (Dynamic RAM) uses capacitors to store bits; they leak charge and must be refreshed periodically. SRAM uses flip-flops and does not need refreshing.

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How many bits are contained within a data block size of exactly 4 Bytes?
A. 64 bits
B. 128 bits
C. 32 bits
D. 16 bits

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Since one byte is strictly defined as 8 bits, a 4-byte block contains exactly $4 imes 8 = 32$ bits.

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What is the role of a write buffer in memory?
A. To temporarily hold write data to allow the CPU to continue without waiting
B. To increase memory capacity
C. To store frequently read data
D. To prevent overwriting

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A write buffer holds data to be written to memory, allowing the CPU to continue execution while the write operation completes asynchronously.

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